Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee

Agency: Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services

Location: 1602 N Main St, Benton, Illinois, 62812 (Franklin County)

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch)

About the Role

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead agency serving people with disabilities, committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of DRS is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living.

This position coordinates customer case records and documents in a field office, supporting service delivery activities for customers in the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services/Vocational Rehabilitation Program. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee, you will receive formal and informal training (not to exceed twelve months) to learn the rules, regulations, and policies of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Upon completion, you will manage a caseload, providing services to individuals with disabilities to help them gain competitive integrated employment.

DRS seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee for up to twelve months, receiving formal and informal training in principles, techniques, procedures, and policies related to rehabilitating persons with disabilities in general vocational rehabilitation, transition, Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP), or specialty caseloads.
• Study and become proficient in using the Division’s case management system.
• Travel to attend staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and in-service training related to rehabilitation counseling.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required within the scope of the role.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a college or university program accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE).
• OR a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, special education, or a closely related field.
• Ability to travel as required.

Pay

Anticipated salary: \$5,328–\$7,480/month (\$63,936–\$89,760/year).

Benefits

State of Illinois employees receive top-tier benefits, including flexible work options, career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive retirement packages.